I think it depends on who is actually using the library. An elderly person looking for information on cancer, or a trashy romance novel probably just wants a bo

I think it depends on who is actually using the library. An elderly person looking for information on cancer, or a trashy romance novel probably just wants a book. A parent feeding their kids habit for book about fairies probably just wants lots and lots of books. It is easy to jump on bandwagons that may have limited appeal to existing users. Books are an excellent source of information in particular contexts. And using technology as a replacement is in its infancy for some type of book.